Supermicro Supero A+ SERVER 1042G-TF User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

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A+ SERVER
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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the A+ SERVER 1042G-TF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The A+ SERVER 1042G-TF is a 1U rackmount server based on the
SC818TS-1400LPBP server chassis and the Super H8QGi+-F serverboards.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the Super H8QGi+-F serverboard
and the SC818TS-1400LPBP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SER VER 1042G-TF into
a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your
server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will
refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the A+
SERVER 1042G-TF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QGi+-F serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC818TS-1400LPBP 1U
rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when
replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1

1-2 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

Serial ATA ........................................................................................................ 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-2

Ethernet Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-1

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions ..........................................................................................2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ................................................................ 2-5

Assembling the Outer Rails ............................................................................2-6

Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ......................................................... 2-7

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-9

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..................................................................2-10

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .......................................................................2-11

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1

Reset ...............................................................................................................3-1

Power ..............................................................................................................3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2

NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2

HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-2

Power ..............................................................................................................3-2

3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................ 3-3

Chapter 4 System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ..........................................................................4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................5-2

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 5-3

5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-3

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-6

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-6

5-4 Installing Memory ............................................................................................5-7

DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................... 5-9

5-5 PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................................5-10

5-6 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

H8QGi+-F Quick Reference .......................................................................... 5-12

5-7 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-19

5-9 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-21

5-10 SAS and SATA Drive Connections ............................................................... 5-22

5-11 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-23

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Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-23

Installing the OS/SATA Driver .......................................................................5-23

Building a Driver Diskette .........................................................................5-23

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 5-24

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-25

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation .........................................5-25

5-12 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-26

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-27

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1

6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-2

6-3 System Cooling ...............................................................................................6-2

System Fan Failure ......................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-4

Peripheral Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-7

6-5 Installing the Air Shroud ..................................................................................6-8

Checking the Air Flow ..................................................................................... 6-8

6-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................6-10

Power Supply Failure .................................................................................... 6-10

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ......................................................................................................7-1

7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ................................................................................ 7-2

7-4 Security Settings Menu ................................................................................. 7-12

7-5 Boot Settings Menu .......................................................................................7-13

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-14

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows

B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................B-1

B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System .................................................... B-2

Appendix C System Specifi cations

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The A+ SERVER 1042G-TF is a 1U server comprised of the SC818TS-1400LPBP
chassis and one H8QGi+-F serverboards. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the server
(www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the system, as listed below.

One (1) mini-SATA to USB adapter for slim DVD (CDM-USATA-G-O-P)•

One (1) slim SATA DVD kit (MCP-220-81502-0N)•

Four (4) 1U passive CPU heatsinks for AMD Socket G34 (SNK-P0042P)•

Six 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0111L4)•

SATA Accessories:•
Three (3) hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One (1) internal HDD backplane (BPN-SAS-818TQ)
One (1) 40-cm 8pin to 8pin ribbon cable with tube SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)
Three (3) 48CM SATA round cable sets (CBL-0206L)
One (1) 70-cm, internal USB cable for slim USB DVD-ROM (CBL-0341L)

One (1) PCI Express x16 riser card (RSC-RR1U-E16)•

Rackmount kit (MCP-290-00062-0N)•

One CD containing drivers and utilities•

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the A+ SERVER 1042G-TF is one H8QGi+-F quad processor
serverboard, which is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset.

Below are the main features of the serverboards.

Processors

The H8QGi+-F supports four AMD Opteron 6100 series (AMD Socket G34)
processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported
processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The H8QGi+-F has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel DIMM slots supporting
up to 128 GB of ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM or up to 512 GB of ECC RDIMM
DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details on
installing memory into the system.

Serial ATA

The Sout h Br idge (SP5100) of the ch ipset in clu des a Se ria l ATA contr olle r for si x
3 Gb/s SATA drives. The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane
that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. R AID 0 a nd 1 are
supported. Refer to t he su ppo r t ar ea of ou r web si te for p roc e dure s on set t ing u p
RAID on your system.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8QGi+-F board has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot.

Ethernet Ports

An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support
two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports on the serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port,
two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.

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Graphics Controller

The H8QGi+-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which includes
16 MB of DDR2 memory.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, auto­switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection
and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

G34-SOCKET #3

8x DIMM

8x DIMM

FWH

Keyboard/

Mouse

LPC SIO

W83527DHG-P

G34-SOCKET #2

VRM

G34-SOCKET #4

AMD

SR5690

#1

PCIE (X16)

H/W_MONITOR

W83795

HT Link

LPC BUS

9_FAN_CONN.

VRM

6x PORTS
SATA_CONN

SATA

HT Link

HT Link

VRM VRM

HT Link

16/16-1GHz

HT Link

HT Link

8x DIMM

DDR3-1333/1066

USB

USB PORT

(0-5, 6)

SLOT#4

PCIE_(X16)

Intel

82576

PCIE (x4)

AMD

SP5100

Winbond

WPCM450

VGA

DDR3-1333/1066

DDR3-1333/1066

HT Link

CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1

8x DIMM

DDR3-1333/1066

CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1

G34-SOCKET #1

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

System Power

The SC818TS-1400LPBP features a Gold Level 1400W high-effi ciency power
supply. The AC power cord should be removed from the system before servicing
or replacing the power supply. See Chapter 6 for details.

SATA Subsystem

The SC818TS-1400LPBP chassis i ncludes thre e 3.5" drive bays, wh ich may be
used to hou se hot- swappab le SATA dri ves. R AID 0 a nd 1 are sup por ted.

Front Control Panel

The control panel provides a system monitoring and control interface. LEDs indicate
system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply
failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

Cooling System

The SC818TS-1400LPBP has an innovative cooling design that includes four 4-cm
counter-rotating PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans located in the middle section
of the chassis. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis
and power supply fans operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow
from the system fans to effi ciently cool the processors and memory. See note on
the following page regarding fan control.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your A+ SERVER up and
running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the
system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged
in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with
the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should
be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where
heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also need
it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in
the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the server was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system
into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process
in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you
begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door •
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.This product is for
installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms,
service closets and the like).

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Warnings and Precautions!

This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

•

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.

Rack Precautions

Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to •
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple •
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the •
rack.

You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-•
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Rack-mounted equipment should not be used as a shelf or work space.•

Server Precautions

Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.•

Determine the placement of each component in the rack • before you install the
rails.

Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then •
work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from •
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-•
ing them.

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers •
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC818TS chassis into a rack unit
with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may
mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures
directly to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to
the rack itself.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

Inner Rail

Extension:

attach to the

chassis

Outer Rails:

slide together,

then attach to

the front and rear

brackets

Inner Rail

(preattached to the

chassis)

Front and Rear

Brackets: attach

to the rack

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Figure 2-2. Installing the Inner Rails

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

The SC818TS chassis includes a set of inner rack rails in two sections: inner rails
(A) and inner rail extensions (B). The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere
with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to install to a server rack. Attaching
the inner rail extensions to to the inner rails stabilizes the chassis within the rack.

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

Place the inner rail extensions (B) over the preattached inner rails (A) which 1.
are attached to the side of the chassis. Align the hooks of the inner rail with
the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces "outward" just like the
inner rail.

Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.2.

Secure the chassis with screws as illustrated.3.

Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail extension.4.

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1

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Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

Assembling the Outer Rails

Each outer rail is in two sections that must be assembled before mounting on to
the rack.

Assembling the Outer Rails

Identify the left and right outer rails by examining the ends, which bend 1.
outward.

Slide the front section of the outer rail (A), into the rear section of the outer 2.
rail (B).

Secure to the

front of the rack

Secure to the

rear of the rack

Slide outer rails

together

Outer rail assembled

Assembling the sections

of the outer rail

1

A

1

B

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack

Outer Rail Installation

Adjust the outer rails to the proper length so that the outer rail fi ts snugly 1.
within the rack.

Align the holes on the front of the outer rail, with the holes on the front of the 2.
rack (C) and secure with the screws provided.

Align the holes on the rear of the outer rail to the holes on the rack (D) and 3.
secure with the screws provided.

Repeat the procedure with the second outer rail assembly.4.

1

C

1

D

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Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-5)

Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confi rm 1.
that the outer rails are installed on the rack.

Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.2.

Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both 3.
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click".

(Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the 4.
server to the rack.

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

Optional brackets (p/n MCP-290-00016-0N) are needed to install the server to a
telco (open type) rack.

To install the server into a Telco type rack, use the two L-shaped brackets on either
side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend
out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight
between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it. Then
attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets
positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the telco rack. Finish
by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack.

Figure 2-6. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure
the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-7)

Remove the three screws securing the top cover to the chassis.1.

Press both of the release tabs at the same time to release the cover 2.

Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.3.

Lift the cover up and off of the chassis.4.

Figure 2-7: Removing the Chassis Cover

Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server

without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow
proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

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Checking the Components

You may have processors already installed to the serverboard. Each 1.
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heatsink installation.

Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. 2.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also,
check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower
fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area
from the serverboard area of the chassis.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the hard drives have been properly installed
and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

You can add or remove hard drives from the drive carriers without having to 1.
remove the top chassis cover.

If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.2.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component 1.
layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the
components that generate the most heat.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

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The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the 1.
power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that
offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended
that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.2.

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Power

The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers
to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as
the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC818GTQ chassis has fi ve LEDs.
These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any
corrective action you may need to take.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing .

HDD

This light i ndic ates SATA and/or DV D- ROM d rive ac tivit y when fl ashing.

Power

Indic ates power is bein g supplied to the sy stem's power supply u nits. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs

Green:• Each Ser i al ATA drive carr ie r ha s a gr ee n LED. Wh en i ll umi nate d, t hi s

green LED (on th e front of the SATA dr ive carrie r) in dicates drive ac tivity. A
conne cti on to th e SATA back plane e nable s this LE D to blink o n and of f whe n
that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions
on replacing failed SATA drives.

Red:

• The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives

fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer
to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.